We’re all spending a little more time at home than normal during this time of year, and it HAS been a bit chilly. We are seeing lots of smoke coming out of our neighbors’ chimneys and just wanted to send you a quick reminder about the things you should...
It has been unusually warm this October in Portland, but the cold, rainy weather is right around the corner. A lot of us are thinking about cozy evenings in front of the fireplace or the wood stove. Therefore, it’s important for us to make sure that our firewood is...
It’s fireplace season, which is always a wonderful time of year. But burning wood in your fireplace means a build-up of creosote in your chimney. If you haven’t had your chimney inspected or cleaned in awhile, there may be a great deal more build-up than you realize,...
It has been unusually warm this October in Portland, but the cold, rainy weather is right around the corner. A lot of us are thinking about cozy evenings in front of the fireplace or the wood stove. Therefore, it’s important for us to make sure that our firewood is...
Fireplaces are meant to burn wood but it unfortunately becomes a trash disposal option for many homeowners. Burning something other than what is actually meant to be burned in the fireplace can be extremely dangerous for more reasons that one. Here is a list of items...
Most people think that all wood burns the same but that is just not the case. If you have ever tried to burn “green” wood you will find that it is actually hard to burn because it is full of moisture. That’s why it’s important to have dried wood for your fireplace or...
